Hunt for genetic cause of common heart defect launches
NCT ID NCT04514445
First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study aims to find the genes that cause bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), a common heart defect where the valve has two flaps instead of three. Researchers will collect blood samples from 700 people with BAV and their family members to compare their DNA. Finding the genetic causes could lead to better understanding and future treatments for this condition.
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Kettering General Hospital
RECRUITINGKettering, United Kingdom
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Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGSheffield, United Kingdom
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University Hospitals of Leicester
RECRUITINGLeicester, United Kingdom
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